POSITION: Early Career Resident, Liaison (Librarian I; contractually limited term appointment) 
Open only to Black and/ or Indigenous recent graduates (graduated no earlier than Spring 2021) DEPARTMENT: Scholarly Communications & Copyright Office 

DATE REQUIRED: As Soon as Possible 

Librarianship is a predominately white profession. We know that intentional work is needed to diversify it and so the University of Toronto Libraries is dedicated to developing a cohesive approach and plan to do this. To date, we have piloted a series of programs at a variety of career stages, including opportunities for high school students and internships for Faculty of Information MI students; we anticipate that these initiatives will continue. The development of two early-career librarian opportunities is our next step forward. 

University of Toronto equity/demographic data has shown us that we particularly lack representation from Black and/or Indigenous colleagues. These positions are therefore open only to Black and/ or Indigenous recent graduates (graduated no earlier than Spring 2021) in an intentional effort to diversify our librarian complement. These positions will provide exposure to a wide range set of opportunities, as well as targeted mentoring and coaching. 

The Opportunity 

The Resident for Liaison work will have the opportunity to work closely with the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office (SCCO). Reporting to the Head, SCCO, they will gain exposure to three different units: the Engineering & Computer Science Library (ECSL), the SCCO, and the Collection Development Department (CDD). They will have the opportunity to learn about new publishing models, consortial licensing negotiations, and the limits copyright places on access while supporting the development of a coordinated approach to OA at UTL and assist in improving library wide understanding of the rapidly changing scholarly communications landscape. They will also explore a variety of responsibilities that are typically found in a liaison portfolio. The successful candidate will be given a subject area for teaching and explore collection development with an EDI lens. They will develop their teaching and reference skills, work closely with faculty, students and other librarians and contribute to EDI collections projects currently led by the Collections Coordinators. The knowledge and experience gained will prepare the Resident for multiple possible librarian roles including any role that touches on services and support for faculty and researchers as well as any collections or scholarly communications related or adjacent role.

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Possible Residency projects include: 

• Develop appropriate resources/responses re: updates and refreshers of copyright guidance for the institution and UTL in light of reviewed Fair Dealing Guidelines and Copyright FAQ document. 

• Establish a methodology, and support for, conducting collection diversity audits, focusing on the ECSL collections and leading a project within ECSL. 

• Serve as liaison for the department of Civil and Mineral Engineering, including teaching, reference and collection work. 

In addition to project-based work, the Resident will engage in the daily work and decision-making of the libraries through committee participation and involvement with library staff throughout the UTL system, based on the Resident’s interests, skills, and relevance to their own work and scholarly interests.  

Required Qualifications: 

• A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies granted no earlier than 2021. 

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility.  

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload 

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills 

• Strong service orientation and demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in the provision of services such as reference and research support, collection building, and liaison work for academic and research communities 

• Knowledge of Canadian copyright law, regulations, and practices, particularly as they pertain to higher education  

• Interest in the scholarly publishing and research lifecycle; understanding of the evolving issues and emerging practices in scholarly sharing, open science and how they relate to the academic library  

• Experience with academic databases and resources 

• Knowledge of best practices in teaching 

• Interest in collection development activities  

Salary and Terms of Appointment:  

Minimum salary: LIB I: $70,744; (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This is a one year contractually-limited term appointment.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/ 

Additional information 

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.

How to Apply 

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of [Surname,FirstName. ResidentLiaison] to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca; or to Room 1140, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto Libraries, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5; by June 20, 2022. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Diversity Statements 

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement: 
https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement

University of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement:  
https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statement

Accessibility Statement 

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact utlhr@utoronto.ca. 

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview. 

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